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GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS

GRADE 12

MOCK TEST

02 MARCH 2024

MARKS: 100

DURATION: 120 MINUTES

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 6 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.

5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-


graphical), unless otherwise stated.

7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x:


 2 1
1.1.1  x −  ( 3x + 2 ) = 0 (3)
 9

1.1.2 −1 + x ( x + 3) = 0 (correct to ONE decimal place) (3)

1.1.3 x −1 + 3 = x − 4 (4)

1.1.4 ( 2x −1)(3 − x ) < 0 (3)

1.2 Solve for x and y:

y + 2x = 3
y 2 − y = 3x 2 − 5 x (5)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Given the quadratic number pattern: 86 ; 119 ; 150 ; 179 ;........

2.1.1 Write down the next TWO terms. (2)


2.1.2 Determine Tn , the general term of a quadratic number pattern. (4)

2.1.3 Which term(s) of the quadratic number pattern has a value of 326 ? (3)
n
2.2 The sum to n terms of an arithmetic series is S n = ( 7n + 15) .
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2.2.1 How many terms must be added to give a sum of 425? (4)
2.2.2 Determine the sixth term of the series. (4)
n 14
2.3 Given:  ( 2 p − 5) = m
p =1
and  ( 2 p − 5) = 140 .
p =1

n
Determine, in terms of m, the value of  ( 2 p − 5)
p =1
(2)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Given the geometric sequence 54;18;6;.........

3.1.1 Is this geometric sequence convergent? Motivate your answer by


clearly showing all your calculations. (3)
3.1.2 Determine the general term, Tn of the sequence. (2)

3.2 Given that in a geometric sequence T9 = 768 and T13 = 12288 . Determine

the value(s) of the common ratio and the first term of the sequence. (3)
54
3.3 The sum to infinity of a convergent geometric series is . The sum to infinity
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of the same series calculated from the 3rd term is .
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3.3.1 Calculate the sum of the first two terms of the series. (1)
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3.3.2 Show that : a = (1)
19 (1 + r )

3.3.3 Determine the value of r, if 𝑟 > 0 (4)


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QUESTION 4

1 2
4.1 Given: f ( x ) = x , x0
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4.1.1 Determine the equation of the invers of f ( x ) in the form y = …… (2)

4.1.2 On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of f and y. indicate clearly

the intercepts with axes, as well as one another point on the graph of
each of f and y. (3)

4.1.3 Is the graph of y a function? Give reason for your answer. (2)

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x
1
4.2 Given f ( x ) =  
5
4.2.1 Is f an increasing or decreasing function? Give a reason your answer. (2)

4.2.2 Write down the range of g if g ( x ) = f ( x ) − 2 . (1)

4.2.3 Write down the equation of f −1 , the inverse of f, in the form y = ...... (2)

4.2.4 Draw a neat of f −1 . Clearly show all intercepts with the axes. (2)

4.2.5 For which value(s) of x is f −1 ( x )  −1 ? (2)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 Simplify:
(
cos ( − ) .tan (180 −  ) .cos 900 +  ) (6)
sin (180 −  ) .sin ( 540 +  )

5.2 Given: 3cos A + 5 = 0 and A 0;180 . Determine WITHOUT using a


calculator the valus of:
5.2.1 sin A (3)
5.2.2 sin 2A (3)
1 − cos 2 x − sin x
5.3 Prove that tan x = (7)
sin 2 x − cos x
5.4 Determine the general solution for: sin 2 x − cos x = 0 (7)
sin 38 + cos 52
5.5 If cos38 = a write in terms of a. (5)
cos 52 cos14 + sin 52 sin14
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QUESTION 6
In the diagram below, PS is a tangent to the circle through P,Q and R. QRS is a

straight line. 𝑃𝑅 = 𝑅𝑆 = 𝑥 and P R Q = 

Prove that PS = 2 x cos  . (6)


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